Bobak Zahmat: On saturday 28th I played in Wijk Aan Zee the SUPERCHESS. I had never before played this variation of chess, but I did enjoy to participate. In SUPERCHESS you have to replace 4 pieces by 4 SUPER pieces.

paulalbert: Yes, The Corus steel company that is the object of the takeover bid by Mittal is the same company that sponsors the chess tournaments. Corus itself resulted from a merger, British Steel and Dutch steel companies. Paul Albert

Vishy Anand is like always a big favourite. Altough I'm huge Topalov supporter, I believe that Anand is the more stable player and thus my favourite to win the tournament.

After Anand there are a few players who has got a big shot to victory. I think Topalov and Kramnik are both equally favourite. For one, Kramnik's confidince has rised to sky after his WC win over Topalov and Topalov most often is a slowly starter.

Lt. Col. Majid: <Ezzy: Wow><Corus 2006 was absolutely enthralling, with an exciting race to the finishing line. Topalov and Anand are proving to be the dominant force in world chess, and it will be fascinating to see their struggle for dominance over the next few years.>

suenteus po 147: Svidler has been ready to step up for a while now. He had some terrific games and tournaments in the late nineties and early 2000, but then he kind of sluffed off. Like a lot of other GMs who have real talent and promising starts but never quite make the big mark.

percyblakeney: <Group B was the strongest ever (for a B) in 2006. For 2007 it is nowhere near as strong>

Not a huge difference though, an average rating of 2589 instead of 2602. The other groups are stronger in 2007 than they were in 2006, group C is 2490 (2458 last year) while group A is 2721 instead of 2716.

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